The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Light Grey, scoring 95 percent digital color similarity. Light Grey's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: light in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The catalog suggests IJN Grey as a darker color and Royal Light Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Tamiya. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Light Grey equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Light Grey with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 64 Light Grey, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.1).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Light Grey Fs 36495, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Company Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Retribution White, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Chainmail, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.1. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Light Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Light Grey at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Light Grey?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Company Grey at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Light Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Light Grey is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #C0C0C0). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Light Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Royal Light Grey for a lighter step and IJN Grey for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.